I am certain I will drink at least 6 beers a game if the D line isn't a bigger force, so for everyone else's safety, I sure hope you're right!
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I'll take the over on team sacks at 6.http://shop.cafepress.com/content/global/img/spacer.gifOK, let's try this again...
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I'd like to see him get 6, but to be honest I am totally unconcerned about the number of sacks Patterson gets. Our problems are with the running game, and if Patterson and the rest of the rotation can lock down the point of attack, and make it difficult for guys like Duce McCallister to get to the second level inside, I don't care if they don't get a single sack all season. We've got plenty of rush off the edge, and blitzers to take care of that aspect. Lock down the running game inside, and whatever sacks they get are gravy.
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Great post, EB.http://shop.cafepress.com/content/global/img/spacer.gifOK, let's try this again...
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Originally posted by EaglebreathI'd like to see him get 6, but to be honest I am totally unconcerned about the number of sacks Patterson gets. Our problems are with the running game, and if Patterson and the rest of the rotation can lock down the point of attack, and make it difficult for guys like Duce McCallister to get to the second level inside, I don't care if they don't get a single sack all season. We've got plenty of rush off the edge, and blitzers to take care of that aspect. Lock down the running game inside, and whatever sacks they get are gravy.
The run defense depends on a lot of integrated elements...the DL working together well, the DL getting into the backfield, the DL taking up the OL, the secondary and LB covering well, the offense getting a lead and continuing to score, LB shedding blocks effectively, blitzers getting to the QB or RB, JJ making the right calls etc.
Patterson needs to do his job in conjunction with those other elements to stop the run for sure, but that alone will not be good enough for me...he should be able to do both.Eliminate distractions, create energy, fear nothing, and attack everything.
-Andy Reid
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Originally posted by Vote for KalasPatterson needs to do his job in conjunction with those other elements to stop the run for sure, but that alone will not be good enough for me...he should be able to do both.
But, I think offenses have realized that the Eagles' D line is so geared to stop the pass, and create pressur via the blitz, that they are loading up and pounding us on the nose with the run game. Because we can't stop it, and it takes us out of our pressure game.
So, unless we can buckle down with the front 7 and stop it, teams will continue to do it. It's really quite simple. We have got to stop teams from running the ball, especially on 1st down.
Get those 2nd and longs, and 3rd and longs, and Patterson will have a better chance at getting those sacks too. But I am honestly more concerned with stopping those rushing attacks first, and a lot of that is on the tackles. They need to hold the point, and being disruptive to the run game with penetration wouldn't hurt either.
I'm good with both though. Lot's of both. And hopefully Bunkley awakens, and starts playing like a first round draft choice. That would help too.
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I agree...I guess I reacted to your sacks could be gravy comment...now I understand what you meant.
I think alot of it is on the LB too...I saw alot of plays last season where Patterson & Co. held the line pretty well, but the LB never filled the holes and made the tackles...both units have to work in tandem well.Eliminate distractions, create energy, fear nothing, and attack everything.
-Andy Reid
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Originally posted by EaglebreathI'd like to see him get 6, but to be honest I am totally unconcerned about the number of sacks Patterson gets. Our problems are with the running game, and if Patterson and the rest of the rotation can lock down the point of attack, and make it difficult for guys like Duce McCallister to get to the second level inside, I don't care if they don't get a single sack all season. We've got plenty of rush off the edge, and blitzers to take care of that aspect. Lock down the running game inside, and whatever sacks they get are gravy.Whatcha Gonna Do Brother, When the Eagles run wild on you?
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